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Welcome to the Calgary Buddhist Temple Website!

Statue of Amida Buddha

Shinran ShoninWe are a Mahayana Buddhist Temple who are followers of the Jodo Shinshu "Shin" sect of Pure Land Buddhism.

Visitors are welcome  (Services are conducted in English)

Regular weekly services:
     Sunday Morning:  10:30 am to Noon 

     Thursday Evening:  7:30 to 8:30 pm


Meditate with the Sangha

Every Sunday morning, from 9:30 to 10:00 am, join in a short meditation period as an opportunity to take a few moments to calm the mind and reflect on one's own personal journey in a quiet environment. Basic guidance will be offered for those with no previous experience.

Please refer to our Calendar for additional activities

Summer Break from July 19 to Sept 4

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Not on our email distribution list? Email and be keep up-to-date on the latest Temple activities plus you'll receive the Sangha - our Temple Newsletter for free!

July - August Temple Newsletter

Sensei James Martin

July Message from James Sensei "May the wind blow in time, the rain fall seasonably, and the people live happily..."

Interested in Making a Joyful Noise? Singing is a fun form of 'harmony' - for more information, please check-out our News section. Everyone is welcome!

Support the Temple by  Stepping Up Mt. Kilimanjaro! Intrepid Sangha member, Trudy Gahlinger will be hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, and she wants to carry the Sangha with her. Every step you sponsor will be a donation to our Temple! More information can be found in our News section.

The 2010 Alberta Buddhist Conference (ABC) and 750th Memorial for Shinran Shonin will be held in Calgary on Oct 29 to 31 in conjunction with the Buddhist Film Series Oct 28 to 31. Open to everyone!

Feel great about raising funds while you shop! The Calgary Chapter of the Women's Federation have gift cards for sale: Update Superstore, Cineplex Odeon, Starbucks, Shopper's Drug Mart, M&M Meat Shops, Mark's Work Wearhouse, Canadian Tire, Shell, and Esso (various denominations). First come first serve! Email to arrange to pick up yours or for more information.

Merchandise available for purchase at the Temple! 

More News...

 

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Contact us at info@calgary-buddhist.ab.ca

should you have any questions about

our religion or temple activities.

 

 

Guide to Jodo Shinshu

Teaching and Practices

(available for  download)

Address for the Calgary Buddhist Temple:

    207 - 6th Street N.E.
     Calgary, Alberta CANADA
     T2E 3Y1              Telephone: 1-403-263-5723

 

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The Calgary Buddhist Temple

Shrine

Vision - To set in motion a way of living, learning and teaching a life of joy and gratitude through Jodo Shinshu Buddhism

 

Mission - To develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of Shin Buddhism by:

  •  Offering regular Temple services, Dharma school and study groups

  •  Celebrating Buddhist ceremonies and established traditions

  •  Sharing a dynamic resource centre for Buddhist study for all ages

  •  Skillfully applying Buddhist teachings within the Sangha and community at large.

Key Values Compassion, Gratitude, Transformation, Wisdom & Community.

 

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Word Power...

Jodo Shinshu

Branch of Pure Land Buddhism founded by Shinran Shonin.  Also know as Shin Buddhism.

 

Who is Amida Buddha?
Amida Buddha (in Sanskrit: Amitabha) is the Buddha of Immeasurable Light. This buddha is described in the central texts of Pure Land Bud-dhism: the Larger Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra, the Smaller Sukhavati-vyuha Sutra, and the Meditation Sutra.

The central story tells of the Bodhisattva Dharmakara, who became Amida Buddha, and his vow to delay his own ultimate enlightenment until all sentient beings have achieved enlightenment.

Shotsuki-Hoyo / Shotsuki

Monthly memorial service in memory of people whose anniversary of death occurs during that month. Sho means "joyous," Tsuki means "month," and Hoyo means "Dharma essence."

More Terminology...

 
Messages to the Sangha/Community...
Bishop (Socho) Fujikawa

Update Socho Fujikawa's August 2010 message - "Obon gives us three important opportunities for reflection..." Read more

Gomonshu

 

Gomonshu's New Year's Greeting

 
Did you know?

That the Calgary Buddhist Temple runs a Dharma School program for children?  Running this school is only possible with your generous donation.

Important Upcoming Dates...

 

Summer Break - July 19 to Sept 4 - no services during this time. Resume again on Sept 5.

Sunday, Sept 5 - Meditation and Shotsuki Service which is to honor those who passed away in the month of September

 

Thursday, Sept 9 - 7:30 Movie Night at the Temple

Sunday, Sept 12 - Meditation and Service

Thursday, Sept 9 - Service

Sunday, Sept 19 - Meditation and Service
Tuesday, Sept 21 - Temple Board Meeting @ 7pm

Calendar for more Temple activities

 

   Last Updated July 26, 2010

  

 

Calgary Buddhist Temple

E-mail: info@calgary-buddhist.ab.ca